There is a need for greater national investment into rural regions, where community groups often operate with limited resources. The Trust for Civic Life exists to address that by investing $50 million over the next five years in a new wave of people, places, and programs that increase trust, agency, and belonging in American communities. There is no single root cause for declining civic engagement, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach does not work and we need community-driven strategies. Today they are unveiling $8M in initial grants supporting Americans coming together to solve problems and take action to create the future they want to see. We are excited to be Learning Members, engaging with grantees to identify successful civic programs that can be replicated in other communities. We invite you to join us through funding or nominating a locally-led organization.
The Trust for Civic Life is thrilled to announce its first set of grants today! Our collaborative awarded a total of $8 million to 20 “civic hubs” — local groups that are rallying communities to solve problems across differences and reimagining civic life in creative ways. We can’t wait to see how these grantees build upon their work over the next few years. Rockefeller Brothers Fund Omidyar Network Stand Together The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Walmart Foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York Ford Foundation MacArthur Foundation Alta Futures Silicon Valley Community Foundation California Community Foundation Porticus Emerson Collective Knight Foundation
We are so grateful to have the support of Alta Futures!